My IDSC Journey - The Book

I asked the question and you answered. Yesterday I asked if I should continue blogging or write a book. Overwhelmingly people encouraged me to write a book. So I am going to do just that. I am actually very excited to do this. When I departed from the IDSC I knew that I needed to process the entire journey. I knew that I wanted to be sure that I did that in a healthy way. In order to do that in a healthy way I began counseling, (which I will share more about in my book.)I share this now because one of the things my wonderful counselor told me is this: "One day, believe it or not, you will be able to understand this journey fully and when you do, you will and should write about it."I told him I thought that would be impossible. I did not think it would be impossible because I did not know how to write. (Which I have my flaws. lol) I though that emotionally/mentally that would never be possible. Well, the impossible is happening and I am more than thrilled!It is possible. Thanks to support from my incredible husband. Incredible family. Incredible friends. I have made the decision to write a book. So the next few months I am going to sit down and put "pen to paper" on my computer. (Not this one, a new one. This one has had way too many glitches over the years!) And I am going to write my story! I will share little stories about day to day on Facebook still. Stories about MaryEllen. Daily life etc. But The Story I am going to write in a book. A portion of the proceeds I will be donating to an organization which I will announce in the book. The other portion will go to Dreamers Merchants Coffee Company which I will use to continue to hire individuals of all abilities in an inclusive environment! The new journey begins now!

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Hello from ME and me!

I am a mom to 5 beautiful people. My youngest, affectionately called ME, also known as MaryEllen, has Down syndrome. I founded the International Down Syndrome Coalition in 2008 for families new to the diagnosis of Down syndrome and share with others the innate dignity of all. In 2014, I took a break from advocacy. In 2015 I founded Dreamers Merchants Coffee company, a company that works to create an inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities. Welcome to my Dream!